Monday, May 21
3:30 PM
Burroughs & Saden Teen Cafe
Calling all Teens! The Burroughs and Saden Great Teen Library Outreach Space downtown (BPL’s own version of GTL) which opened last December, is in search of teens who want to share their creative talents and help direct the future of the Teen Café.
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Bridgeport Public Library loses a good friend.The Bridgeport Public Library extends its condolences to the friends and family of Friend of the Bridgeport Library Patricia (Pat) Ryan.
We will miss you Pat.
In preperation for Mother’s Day a large number of patrons (young and not so young) came to the Black Rock Branch to learn how to make beaded jewelry from expert beaded jewelry makers and library staff members Henrietta and Tina. From all accounts a good time was had by all.
To the left, a father and daughter make sure they they will be ready to present Mom with some special gifts on her special day.
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The BPL has many dedicated and talented volunteers and two of our finest were recently recognized for the outstanding service they provide to the Bridgeport Public Library.
Sunday, May 20th
2:00 – 4:00 PM
Burroughs & Saden – Main Lobby
Thank You Black Rock Garden ClubA big thank you goes out to the Black Rock Garden Club, members of whom spent the better part of last Sunday morning weeding and sprucing up the Reading Garden at the Black Rock Branch.
The Black Rock Garden Club has been instrumental in the creation and maintainence of the Reading Garden and we look forward to holding many events in the garden over the next few months – the highlight of which will be the the Black Rock Garden Party hosted by the Garden Club on Saturday, July 14th. Stay tuned for more details.
For pictures of last year’s Garden Dedication Party: click here.
It’s Support Teen Literature Day!!
Would you like to be on the committee that helps choose the Teens’ Top Ten? Applications are now being accepted!
http://www.ala.org/yalsa/teenstopten
BPL Closed Easter WeekendAll locations of the Bridgeport Public Library will be closed from Friday, April 6th through Sunday, April 8th for the Easter weekend.
The main library and branches will reopen Monday, April 9th at their normal starting times.
Friday, April 13th
2:00 PM
Burroughs and Saden-Teen Cafe
The film “A Night to Remember” will be shown twice this week in the Teen Cafe in honor of those lost 100 years ago on April 14, 1912. Based on Walter Lord’s famous novel, this classic film depicts the hour by hour drama as it unfolded onboard the Titanic before she slips below the North Atlantic.
Some scenes might seem familiar… James Cameron’s 1997 movie “Titanic” borrows some of this film’s powerful imagery.
MISSION STATEMENTWe believe that libraries change people’s lives. They are cornerstones of democracy. The Bridgeport Public Library provides opportunities for residents to learn, enjoy and achieve. To accomplish that mission, the Bridgeport Public Library offers free and open access to a relevant collection, staff knowledge, and modern facilities.
The Bridgeport Public Library was recently featured in the FCBuzz Arts & Culture insert into the Fairfield County Business Journal which was seen by 55,000 area business leaders in the Fairfield County region.
